Özyeğin University
Campus
A full-service modern university campus with world-class facilities — where Le Cordon Bleu Istanbul students live, train, eat, and build their careers. Everything you need to focus entirely on becoming a chef.
Le Cordon Bleu Istanbul teaches inside Özyeğin University’s Çekmeköy campus, on the Asian side of the city. The campus covers 220,000 square metres, was designed by the practice behind buildings at Cambridge and Princeton, and was the first LEED-certified campus in Turkey. Five dormitories are home to 2,626 students, in rooms for one to four people, with shared kitchens, free laundry, 24/7 security and an on-site infirmary. Study and sport facilities include a 13,000 square metre athletic centre, a 1,500 square metre library and a 350-person auditorium, alongside dining halls, cafés and quiet study rooms. Le Cordon Bleu students train in dedicated professional kitchens on this same campus, so accommodation, classes, meals and sport are all within walking distance of one another. The Le Cordon Bleu partnership with Özyeğin University was signed in July 2012.
The diploma is identical to the one awarded at every other Le Cordon Bleu campus — it is signed by the Fondation Le Cordon Bleu Culinaire, not by the campus. See the Istanbul vs Paris comparison.
Campus address: Nişantepe District, Orman Street, 34794 Çekmeköy, İstanbul
Campus facts verified 30 August 2026 against Le Cordon Bleu Istanbul’s own campus page.
What is the Özyeğin campus like?
Özyeğin University is located in the Çekmeköy district of Istanbul — a quiet, green campus removed from the noise of the city centre, yet well-connected by shuttle service. The 220,000 m² site was purpose-built as a modern academic environment.
For Le Cordon Bleu Istanbul students, the campus is not just a place to study — it is where you live for the duration of your programme. The dormitories, restaurant, sports facilities, and dining options are all within walking distance of the culinary centre.
When you enrol through CulinaryDiploma Package 2, we assist with your dormitory registration before you arrive.
Where do Le Cordon Bleu classes take place?
The 3,650 m² Center of Excellence is the dedicated academic and culinary facility for Le Cordon Bleu Istanbul students — purpose-built, fully equipped, and used exclusively by the programme.
10 Professional Kitchens
Fully equipped demonstration and production kitchens with commercial-grade equipment — the same standard found in Michelin-starred restaurants. Each kitchen is dedicated to specific programme levels.
Sensory Analysis Laboratory
A dedicated sensory lab for tasting, flavour development, and food science work — part of the curriculum for Diplôme de Cuisine and Diplôme de Pâtisserie students at all levels.
L'Atelier Bleu Restaurant
The student-run fine-dining restaurant where Superior-level students prepare and serve full multi-course menus to real guests under chef-instructor supervision. The bridge between training and professional life.
Culinary Library
A specialist reference library with culinary texts, technique manuals, flavour pairing guides, and international gastronomy publications — available throughout programme hours.
Lecture Theatres
Theory classrooms and presentation spaces for food science, nutrition, menu engineering, restaurant management, and the academic components of each diploma programme.
Patisserie Shop
A retail outlet where Pâtisserie students sell their production — croissants, breads, cakes, and confectionery — offering real commercial experience at programme level.
Can you live on campus?
Özyeğin University five dormitories are home to 2,626 students. Le Cordon Bleu students have dedicated accommodation with priority booking, and our Package 2 includes dormitory registration assistance.
Note: Dormitory registration requires full tuition payment to the university first. Our Package 2 includes dormitory registration assistance.
What sports facilities are on campus?
A kitchen career is physically demanding. Özyeğin gives you the facilities to stay fit, decompress, and build the stamina you'll need behind the pass.
Gym & Fitness Centre
A fully equipped modern gym with cardio machines, free weights, resistance equipment, and group fitness classes. Open to all registered students and included in campus access.
Olympic Swimming Pool
A full-size indoor swimming pool open to students during scheduled hours. Lane swimming, recreational sessions, and swimming classes are all available as part of campus life.
Football & Athletics
Full-size football pitches and athletics track facilities on campus. Student teams, intramural tournaments, and open recreational use — sport is a central part of the Özyeğin community.
Tennis, Basketball & Volleyball
Dedicated hard courts for tennis, basketball, and volleyball. Open-access courts alongside scheduled team practice times, with equipment available for student use.
Where do students eat on campus?
Beyond L'Atelier Bleu, the campus has a full range of dining options — from the main yemekhane (university cafeteria) to café bars and grab-and-go spots scattered across the grounds.
Yemekhane
The central university cafeteria serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a rotating daily menu. Hot meals, salad bar, soup station, and desserts at subsidised student prices. The social heart of campus eating.
L'Atelier Bleu
The Le Cordon Bleu student restaurant serves full fine-dining menus on selected days during the academic calendar. The only place on campus where you can eat a multi-course French-technique meal prepared by classmates.
Campus Cafés
Multiple café bars and coffee kiosks spread across campus — near the library, dormitories, and sports facilities. Light meals, sandwiches, pastries, and hot drinks available throughout the day.
What else is on campus?
Health Centre
An on-campus health centre with medical staff, GP appointments, and an ambulance service available around the clock. Students also have access to university health insurance during enrolment.
Main Library
Özyeğin's central library houses academic and general collections, digital resources, group study rooms, and silent reading spaces. Open extended hours during term for students.
Campus Supermarket
A fully stocked on-campus supermarket for daily essentials — snacks, beverages, toiletries, stationery, and basic groceries. Open seven days a week, within walking distance of all dormitories.
Shuttle Service
Regular shuttle buses connect the Çekmeköy campus to central Istanbul metro and transport hubs. Students can reach Taksim, Kadıköy, and other key districts in under 45 minutes by shuttle and metro.
Green Campus
The campus is set in a forested hillside environment with parks, outdoor seating, and walking paths between buildings. The natural setting is one of the most distinctive aspects of student life at Özyeğin.
24/7 Security
Campus security operates continuously with controlled access to all buildings and dormitories. CCTV coverage across the site and a dedicated security team ensures a safe environment for all students.
This campus could be
your home for 9 months.
Le Cordon Bleu diploma students have access to all Özyeğin campus facilities from day one. We handle your application, dormitory registration, and arrival — you focus on cooking.